Comrades Marathon 2026 Group1 and 2 Water Waste from the start that affected group3. I think Comrades Marathon for 100th edition should keep only 2 groups or just create group 3 their own route. When Group1 and group2 go down run next year, please let us know if group 3 repeats up run. I believe ComradesMarathon has enough resources is just that runners don't like to share and assist other runners by using only enough they need.
Saw the video of a runner dipping into the water sachets and just letting it spill everywhere. Not a good look. Here’s the thing: at Comrades, water isn’t unlimited. When runners in Groups 1 and 2 grab more than they need — or waste it like that — Group 3 runners behind them run dry. View this post on Instagram It’s basic supply and demand. More waste up front = less water for the back.…
